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The life lesson about human nature in a text
call to action
theme
main idea
irony
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What order do you have to take the test in?
Reading, then writing section
Any order is correct
Writing section, then reading
Writing, then reading, then back to writing
3
The point of view from which a story is told-- when an author uses “I”
1st Person
You can't use I
3rd Person
2nd Person
4
What should a thesis statement include?
your answer
your answer+a reason why
The prompt
author's purpose
5
You should always read the captions under the pictures on the STAAR test.
True
False
6
Describe the attitude or tone of this sentence
sad
angry
happy
sorrowful
7
Language that is not literal…includes metaphors, similes, etc.
Literary Language
Figurative Language
English Language
Imaginary Language
8
When something concrete stands for something abstract (EX: American flag standing for freedom)
Irony
Metaphor
Imagery
Symbol
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Will you pass the STAAR test?
YES
MAYBE
NO
10
What “things” will you have to write on the English II test?
2 SAQ's
1 essay, 2 SAQ's
1 Essay, 3 SAQ's
1 Essay
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Attitude or feeling
Allusion
tone
irony
Imagery
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"In addition" is a transition phrase that could be used at the beginning of what paragraph?
Introduction
Body Paragraph #1
Body Paragraph #2
Conclusion
13
How many hours do you have to take the English II STAAR test?
All day
2
4
5
14
What part of the persuasive essay should you restate a reworded position statement?
Body Paragraph #2
Introduction
Conclusion
Body Paragraph #1
15
When an inanimate object is given human qualities
personification
imagery
allusion
onomatopoeia
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Group of lines in a poem that is like a paragraph in prose
stanza
allusion
rhyme scheme
indention
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Which item or items can you use on the test?
Tablet
Music Player
Pen
Dictionary/Thesaurus
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The "Hook"...
gets the reader's attention.
gives your opinion.
provides examples.
catches fish
19
True or False: It is important to pick a side in your essay.
False
True
20
The essay is scored on what range?
0-100
1-4
1-3
1-10
21
Which of the following genres will NOT be on the STAAR test for you to read?
A play
An expository piece
A poem
All of the above could be on the test
22
It is important to read through all of the answer choices before deciding on an answer.
True
False
23
How many reasons should you provide in your position statement?
2
3
4
1
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What type of essay are you writing this year?
Narrative
Expository
Persuasive
Research
25
How should you expand on your examples?
You don't have enough space to
Use the 5 W's
Repeat your point
Bring up another point
26
When the author compares two things using“like” or “as”
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
Imagery
27
You do
NOT
have to read the passages in the revising and editing section of the STAAR test.
False
True
28
What is dramatic irony?
One character knows, but another character does not.
The story ends differently then what we expected.
The audience knows, but the characters do not.
The character knows, but the audience does not.
29
What type of questions stem is the following?
"The passage (or author) says ...."
Supporting Detail
Style
Inference
Tone/Attitude
30
When a character faces a problem and solving it means violating one of their beliefs or values
Moral dilemma
Issue
Fight
Situational Irony
31
What does the acronym STAAR stand for?
TheState of Texas Assessment of AcademicReadiness
It is not an acronym.
State Testing and Academic Rigor
The State of Texas Assessment of Accelerated Reading
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What does a good conclusion do in a persuasive essay?
has acall to action
Itrestates the thesis
It’spersuasive
All of the above
33
A rough draft is not necessary when writing my essay.
False
True
34
What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?
To entertain
To convince
To inform
To scare
35
What type of question stem is this?
"The passage (or the author) implies...."
Style
Supporting Detail
Tone/Attitude
Inference
36
Body paragraphs are more effective when the writer uses
song lyrics.
quotes from the passages.
anecdotes and example.
quotes from famous people.
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What type of question stem is this?
"The author uses imagery to....."
Dictionary
Supporting Detail
Style
Tone/Attitude
38
repetition of initial consonant sounds
imagery
alliteration
simile
Onomatopoeia
39
If you answer the wrong question in an essay, what score do you get?
3
0
2
1
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What should you pay attention to in a play?
Words in bold
Stage Directions
All of the above
Dialogue
41
When things are the opposite of what you would expect
allusion
irony
metaphor
onomatopoeia
42
What does every essay have to have at the beginning of the essay (end of first paragraph)?
Call to Action
Hook
Examples
Thesis
43
Language that appeals to the five senses
Allusion
Metaphor
Imagery
Onomatopoeia
44
Describe the attitude or tone of this sentence
frustrated
happy
irritated
mournful
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What part of the directions for the essay should you pay attention to?
The think part
The write part
The read part
None of it
46
What day is the English II STAAR test?
Friday
Thursday
a week from now
May
47
The point of view when an author uses “he” or “she”
You must always use 'I"
2nd Person
1st Person
3rd Person
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Why the author wrote a text
Idea
Example
author's purpose
point of view
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A reference to literature or history
Allusion
Personification
Irony
Imagery
